Buyer

7 months ago


Vancouver, Canada EMCO Universal Full time

**Company Description**
Boasting over 115 years of expertise, EMCO Corporation stands as a premier national wholesale distributor of plumbing, HVAC, waterworks, and industrial products for the construction sector. We deliver top-quality, innovative products that bolster residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects throughout Canada.

At Universal Supply, a division of EMCO Corporation, our commitment lies in offering sustainable solutions to our clients and the communities we inhabit and serve. The talent and passion of our team members form the cornerstone of our success. By empowering them to take ownership and drive change, we foster innovation and excellence in customer service.

Our workplace is engaging, fast-paced, and dynamic. We operate as a cohesive team, uphold shared values, and nurture each other's professional growth and development. As part of our team, you'll have the chance to continuously hone your skills through ongoing training, embrace innovation, experiment with new ideas, and collaborate with passionate colleagues from a spectrum of backgrounds and experiences. We are a group of zealous individuals, committed to not just meeting but surpassing the expectations of the customers we serve.

Salary Range - $54,000 - $66,000

As a Buyer, you will be responsible for procuring material for resale and for managing the entire inventory at the Profit Centre. You will maintain all of the inventory controls in the computer system and update them as required. You will negotiate with vendors to obtain the best pricing, delivery, and terms of purchase to ensure optimal order fill rates and high levels of customer satisfaction.

**Additional duties will include**:

- Analyzing current stock and forecasted sales
- Generating vendor purchase orders to sustain product variety, optimize Profit Centre inventory, and meet sales projections
- Tracking vendor shipments and receipts to guarantee timely arrival of materials, expediting customer orders when needed
- Striving to meet or surpass Profit Centre goals for fill rate and inventory freshness
- Investigating and rectifying inventory discrepancies, which may involve physical product location
- Conducting system product file maintenance for the Profit Centre and collaborating with the Product Management Group for necessary updates and alterations
- Negotiating vendor returns, special purchases, and local rebate agreements
- Keeping abreast of market trends and reporting shifts in pricing and market conditions that could affect inventory levels
- Undertaking additional tasks as directed by the Profit Centre Manager

**Qualifications** What We Are Looking for From You**:

- College and/or University degree
- ** A minimum of 1 year of plumbing industry experience**:

- ** A minimum of 1 year of purchasing or inventory control experience**:

- Able to analyze sales and inventory data, and understand market trends to make informed purchasing decisions
- Possess strong negotiation skills
- Able to learn and operate the applicable software system used to process orders
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with customers, vendors, and teammates
- Proficient in Microsoft Office software
- Possess a strong work ethic and a high standard of integrity
- Ability to work well independently and in a team setting

**Preferred Skills**:

- Previous experience with or knowledge of plumbing and building products sold at the Profit Centre
- Experience working for a plumbing wholesaler
- Experience using infor M3 software

**Additional Information** Why Join Our Team?**

EMCO Corporation is one of Canada’s largest integrated wholesale distributors of plumbing, HVAC, waterworks, and industrial products for the construction industry. We have endless opportunities for you to grow and develop in your career and a culture that prides itself in supporting you every step of the way

**In addition, we will offer you**:

- Great mentors and on-the-job training
- Growth potential with competitive salary, benefits, and profit sharing
- A career with a solid, stable company with strong core values
- Participation in our pension plan with employer contributions
- Work-life balance and flex time


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